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Hollywood Tans in Carle Place offers affordable and sunless tanning beds and stand-up booths.
This salon will have you feeling like it's summer all year round with its tanning salon boasting such services like tanning beds, spray tan, and airbrush tan.
The staff at this salon makes sure that everyone gets the treatment they prefer, including alternative services.
Hollywood Tans is ready to assist you with all of your tanning needs for your upcoming vacation or event.

Ditch the self-tanning lotion and head to Carle Place's Tanning and Nails for a professional tanning service.
Get acquainted with alternative treatments at this salon and find your perfect beauty service match.
Keep that summer glow all year long with Tanning and Nails' tanning services, including tanning beds, spray tan, and airbrush tan.
When you want to get a tan during the off-season, head on over to Tanning and Nails.

Established: 2009
Reservations/Appointments: Required
Staff Size: 1 person
Parking: Parking lot
Most popular service: Organic airbrush tanning
Brands Used: Norvell, Hempz
Pro Tip: When the beach is out of reach. This is the place to get your all natural glow.
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Xport Fitness in Garden City makes working out just a little bit more enjoyable.
When you're out and about in the area, you'll love that this gym has a restaurant to take care of any last minute hunger.
At this gym, everyone will find something they love — kids included!
Test your mental endurance with the high-intensity of a cross fit program.
Sign up for one of these kickboxing classes and burn fat, build muscle and stay learn.
You can also enlist the help of one of our professional personal trainers.
Parking is plentiful, so patrons can feel free to bring their vehicles.

Do you need that extra oomph for a special event? Jericho's Image Tanning has got you covered! A nice, healthy tan can do wonders.
Your skin will look air-brushed after a tanning session at this salon. Choose from a number of services, including tanning beds, spray tan, and airbrush tan.
For an integrative and innovative approach to medicine, try an alternative service from this salon.
After a trip to Image Tanning, your sun-kissed color will fool friends into thinking you just got back from vacay.

Bedazzle your toenails and fingernails with a professional nail service from Color Nail One of New York in Hicksville.
No-chip gel manicures, pedicures, manicures, and nail art are just some of the nail service options that guests can take advantage of.
Whether you prefer a tanning bed or a spray tan, Color Nail One of New York has it all.
In dire need of a beauty service? Head on over to this salon in Hicksville, where walk-ins are always welcome.
At this affordable spa, finances won't come between you and a day filled with relaxing spa treatments.
At Color Nail One of New York, you can pay any way you like. Now accepting all major credit cards.
If you're looking to score some time in a tanner today, head on over to Color Nail One of New York.

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So … should I get naked?
It’s something any tanning newbie might wonder before their first salon visit. The answer? “We don’t care.” At least that’s according to Matthew Turner, owner of Chicago’s Halsted Street Beach Tanning. His salon offers UV tanning beds and airbrush spray tans, and going in the buff is fine for both styles.That’s not to say you have to be naked, of course. “Whatever tan lines you want are fine,” he said. “But if you want to be naked, go for it.”So that’s one mystery out of the way. Below, Matthew answers some other etiquette questions pertaining to his salon’s two signature tanning styles.How freshly showered should you be?“[Showering] like an hour before is the best,” Matthew said. As long as there’s a shower stored somewhere in your short-term memory, though, you’re probably good to recline in a bed or stand at the ready for an airbrush tan.Is there anything you should avoid saying in an airbrush-tanning consultation?Skip any references to Oompa Loompas.“I understand you don’t [want to look like an Oompa Loompa],” Matthew said. Specifying that might imply that you think the technician doesn’t know how to do their job. “Personally, I take offense to it sometimes.”You can say almost anything else, though. Some questions Matthew called out as totally reasonable: Is your airbrush-tanning spray organic? and How long have you been doing this? (Halsted Street’s spray is organic, and Matthew’s been airbrush tanning for 10 years.)Can you tan for the full time listed on the bed during your first visit?No. First off, that would be against Illinois law. More generally, “you need to be skin-typed. You don’t know the beds. … You don’t know how they’re lamped. You should always err on the side of caution.”Is “I have to burn before before I tan” a good mantra?Matthew gave that “a big no with lots of exclamation points. … You do not have to burn to tan. In fact, you should never burn. Just tan!”Can you wear sunscreen in a tanning bed?No. “It’s not good for the acrylics in the bed.” If you’re worried about overexposure, shorten your tanning time instead.Can you tan with non-contagious skin conditions, like eczema?“Not even a problem,” Matthew said. This goes for bed tans and airbrush tans. Fun fact about bed tans, though: a lot of dermatologists actually recommend tanning (or, at least, UV radiation in a medical setting) to treat eczema. Who knew?After a bed tan, do you need to clean the bed?Not unless it’s visibly sweaty. “That’s not your job. We have to clean everything, and there’s electronic components that we need to clean in a correct manner. I mean, if you left a pool of sweat, take the towel and dab that up. … I would consider that a common courtesy.”How long can you spend in your private room during a bed tan?At Halsted Street, you get five minutes to undress for a bed tan and up to seven minutes to dress afterward. “There’s usually somebody waiting for that bed,” Matthew explained.
That’s why his salon doesn’t have mirrors in its rooms—to prevent makeup touchups and other types of primping. Save that for the bathroom or the hallway mirrors.
Should you tip when you get an airbrush tan?Yes. “Usually 20% of the full price is standard. … We are basically artists in spray tanning, because we are doing cosmetics. You’re getting a cosmetic applied to you.”
Should you tip when you get a bed tan?
No. “[Some people] leave a couple dollars [for] cleaning the bed,” Matthew said. “It’s nice, but it’s not something expected or even anywhere remotely required.” Check out our other etiquette guides:10 Questions You Wish You Could Ask Your Nail ArtistEight Awkward Questions About Bikini Waxes, Answered

There are only 100 days of summer. 100. Days. And some of them are rainy. Do you really want to waste sunny ones indoors hemming and hawing over what to toss in your beach bag? With these seven summer essentials, you can keep a foolproof bag ready to go at the drop of a sunbeam.
1. Grand Trunk Parasheet Beach Blanket ($39.99)
There’s nothing worse than getting whacked in the face by the sandy corner of your own beach towel blowing in the wind. Not a problem with this 7’x7’ blanket—each corner has stake-able loops and built-in pockets you anchor with sand to keep it in place when ocean breezes pass through. It’s easy to clean, too, as the quick-drying nylon material resists mildew.
2. Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Ultra Radiance Sunscreen ($7.19 at Target)
Like most good sunscreens, this oil-free formula protects skin from UVA and UVB rays for up to 80 minutes, even in water. But unlike other sunscreens, it contains shea-butter complex and mango extract to keep skin smooth even after swimming in harsh chlorine or salt water.
3. BareSkin Beach Towel ($37.99)
This towel is made of chamois, a synthetic material that dries up to three times faster than cotton while staying silky soft. In addition to being super absorbent, chamois has natural antibacterial properties that prevent the musty smells and mold that can plague unwashed beach towels. The 34”x58” towel also folds up to the size of an index card.
4. Contigo Autospout Sheffield Stainless Water Bottle ($19.99)
This 20-ounce water bottle might look like any other, but inside its stainless-steel exterior is a vacuum-insulation system that keeps drinks icy for up to 20 hours. In fact, the exterior isn’t as it seems, either—it’s condensation-proof, so it won’t sweat on everything else stashed in your bag.
5. Kala Pineapple Ukulele ($139.99)
Listen, acoustic guitars on the beach are great. But they are way too cumbersome to be trekking around in addition to coolers and beach bags. This uke solves the size problem, and its handsome pineapple design could not be more perfect for relaxing beach days.
6. House of Marley Chant Portable Audio System ($59.99)
When you’re ready to give the uke a break, fish out this portable speaker. It might only be two inches tall, but it packs impressive sound and a powerful, rechargeable battery that keeps music playing from Bluetooth-capable devices for up to six hours. Plus, it’s constructed from an eco-friendly combination of natural bamboo, recycled plastic, and canvas.
Find waterproof portable speakers on Groupon Goods.
7. Panasonic Lumix TS5 Underwater Camera ($269.99, on sale)
This amphibious camera takes bright, colorful pictures and videos both on land and up to 43 feet below sea level. Though its clarity is its main selling point, it also features a durable construction that is drop-proof up to six feet in case your hands are still slippery after swimming and scuba diving.

For me, putting on sunscreen is as natural as brushing my teeth. There’s a history of skin cancer in my family, so I’ve been pretty anal-retentive about using it ever since I was a kid. But the way I look at it, it’s another health and beauty product to learn about—and I love doing that!So in honor of Chicago beaches finally opening today (I’ve never been more excited to get sand in uncomfortable places!), here’s a rundown of the sunscreens I wear during my favorite beach activities. After all, even the best summer outfits can’t make a sunburn look good.For tanning:Banana Boat Clear UltraMist Dry Oil Spray SunscreenSPF: 4 or 8I love to lay out, so tanning oil is a given for any beach trip. Protecting my skin is just as important as getting a good glow, however, so I like my oil to have an SPF component. This dry oil sunscreen just requires a quick spray for total coverage, and it smells like banana-coconut rum!For swimming:Neutrogena Ultimate Sport Sunscreen LotionSPF: 30Growing up in the Arizona desert, the only thing my siblings and I ever wanted to do was go to the pool. We were all on swim teams from ages 6–18, so putting on sunscreen became part of our morning ritual: by 6 a.m. every day, my mom had us slathered in goop. That goop was Neutrogena Ultimate Sport Sunscreen, and the water-resistant formula did a bang-up job of shielding us from the Arizona sun. It’s still my go-to goop for swim days!For jet-skiing:Australian Gold Lotion with Kona BronzersSPF: 30Zooming across the water on a jet ski is one of my favorite vacation activities. I’ve learned the hard way, though, that being out on the water is different from being in the water. The light reflects off the ocean’s surface and gives me what feels like a double-dose of sun, so I burn way more easily. That’s why, when I’m on a WaveRunner, I go for a long-lasting sunscreen with a higher SPF. Australian Gold Lotion is designed to stay on for upwards of 80 minutes, and its instant bronzers make me look like a consummate beach professional.For picnicking:L’Oréal Paris Advanced Suncare Quick Dry Sheer Finish SpraySPF: 30 or 50When I’m sitting in the sun but not trying to tan, this one’s my favorite. The spray nozzle makes it a breeze to apply, and the super-high SPF is great for sensitive skin. The best thing about this spray is that it doesn't make me feel sticky or clog my pores, so I don’t feel gross while I’m, uh, stuffing my face with beach snacks.For beach volleyball:Coppertone ClearlySheer Sunny Days Body LotionSPF: 15 or 30This sunscreen is so lightweight, I barely feel it when it’s on. The true benefits come out after I’ve been playing beach games for a while: the lotion doesn’t run into my eyes when I sweat, and the lemon-lime scent means I don’t smell like sweat.For evening tiki parties:Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration After Sun LotionSPF: N/AEven after sunset, my skincare routine isn’t over (I told you I was anal-retentive!). I use this after-sun lotion to soothe my skin, and it’s truly a lifesaver, because it helps prevent peeling and cools burns with aloe gel. Of course, like most things I put on my body, it also smells amazing. Plus, the 24-hour moisturizing effect keeps my skin feeling great for whatever I’m doing the next day. Which is probably more beach stuff.Photo by Andrew Nawrocki, Groupon